Suppose you want to grade a class on the "normal curve." What characteristic of the distribution are you most concerned about?
A) The typical score earned
B) The 16th percentile
C) The class mean
D) The degree of skewness in the class distribution
E) The 50th percentile

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The degree of skewness in the class distribution is crucial for grading on a "normal curve" because a normal distribution assumes symmetry, where most scores cluster around the mean and taper off equally in both directions. Skewness would indicate a deviation from this symmetry, affecting the fairness and accuracy of grading on a normal curve.

Suppose You Want to Grade a Class on the "Normal